Жители дома престарелых в Новом лесу совершили велопрогулку на адаптированных велосипедах

Care home residents have enjoyed a day of cycling and fresh air thanks to a special outing in the New Forest. Staff and residents from Barchester’s Shawford Springs Care Home took part in a bike ride with Pedall Inclusive Cycling, which provides specially adapted bicycles for people of all ages and abilities. One resident, Jackie, said: "We have all had the most wonderful time visiting The New Forest. "It is so lovely to be able to visit places like this and soak up the atmosphere…. and it’s been a long time since I’ve had a bike ride." With their fleet of specially adapted bikes, Pedall makes it possible for everyone to experience the joy of cycling, whatever their age or ability. Claudia Nunes, general manager at Shawford Springs, said: "We absolutely love being able to take our residents out and about to visit local attractions, it makes us so happy to be able to access venues like this. "It has been a fantastic day and we’ve all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves." Shawford Springs is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, and offers residential, respite and dementia care. The home’s life enrichment programme encourages daily engagement through physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.